Candycane Lane

This week was filled with more events and celebrations. On Thursday we went to Swanson's Nursery to see the reindeer. Unfortunately my camera was out of juice and so we have only one not so good picture of the visit. Afterwards we went to Tor and Jess' house for soup night. Every Thursday they make a huge (truly tremendous) pot of soup and everyone is invited, open house style. We don't make it very often, but when we do, it is very special to us. Thanks Tor and Jess!

On Friday we had dinner with the girls. We used to dance together, and then we ate and danced, and for several years now, we just meet for dinner. We also had a White Elephant Exchange the Bjorklund way (you give something you already have in your house). After cheese fondue, we exchanged the gifts and topped everything with a chocolate fondue.

Today Marlene and I went to see "Enchanted" while a friend watched Amelia. It was fun to see a movie in the cinema for a change. The movie was good. They had a nice idea and they ran with it. It could have gone so wrong. I think since Shrek they are really trying to make movies that appeal to children and have a whole other level for adults.

Tonight the girls and I went to Candy cane Lane. Candy cane Lane exists since the 50s. It is a small street with beautiful brick houses just north of the University Village. Every Christmas they decorate all the houses. It is a true event, the cars line up to drive through it and people walk through by the dozen. Apparently USA Today calls it one of the 10 best Holiday things to do in the US! Santa was there, too and the kids just loved it.